Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning, known for her consistently elegant red-carpet style, encountered an unexpected fashion dilemma over the weekend. The 31-year-old star attended a high-profile event in West Hollywood where a daring gown led to a revealing wardrobe mishap.
A Satin and Lace Fashion Risk
The incident occurred at W Magazine's Annual Best Performances Party, held at the iconic Chateau Marmont hotel in West Hollywood on Saturday. Fanning chose a satin-and-lace gown reminiscent of a negligee, opting to wear it without a bra. During the event, her chest appeared to emerge from the delicate garment, exposing more than the actress likely intended. Despite the malfunction, the Man On Fire star continued to smile for photographers, seemingly unaware of the sartorial slip.
A Family Affair and Career Revelations
Also in attendance was her younger sister, Elle Fanning, who selected a more conservative sleeveless black gown, wearing her blonde hair down with bold red lipstick. The sisters were spotted enjoying the evening, dancing with Lynn Hirschberg, Editor-at-Large for W Magazine.
The party followed recent revelations from Dakota about her emotionally demanding role in the new horror film Vicious. She disclosed that her performance was inspired by a real-life experience involving a lucid dream so vivid she questioned reality upon waking. "I was like, 'I've lost my mind,'" Fanning explained, noting this feeling directly informed her portrayal of her character, Polly.
Emotional Toll and Future Projects
The filming process proved taxing, with Dakota spending hours crying on set each day. She described the necessity of finding moments to decompress, cherishing the routine of a bath and watching shows on her iPad after work to leave the character behind.
Looking ahead, the Fanning sisters are set to share the screen for the first time in the upcoming film The Nightingale. Dakota admitted to feeling "a little nervous, but excited" about the collaboration, stating that after years of consciously carving separate paths, they now feel established enough to join forces professionally.
Meanwhile, Elle, 27, recently reflected on family dynamics while promoting her film Sentimental Value, expressing her definite desire to have children someday. She spoke of the "healing power of art" in exploring familial trauma and forgiveness.
